Reisijale

Reisijale is an Estonian word that functions as the dative singular form of the noun reisija, meaning traveler or passenger. In Estonian, the dative case is typically indicated with the suffix -le, which marks the indirect object, recipient, or direction toward someone or something. Therefore, reisijale translates to “to the traveler” or “for the traveler.”

Usage and examples

Reisijale is used when the traveler is the recipient or beneficiary of an action. It is common with verbs that express giving, telling, showing, or addressing. Examples: Ma annan reisijale raamatu. (I give a book to the traveler.) Räägin reisijale. (I am speaking to the traveler.) See kaart on reisijale mõeldud. (This card is intended for the traveler.)

Plural form

The dative plural of reisija is reisijatele, meaning “to the travelers” or “for the travelers.” Example: Lugemismaterjal on reisijatele. (Reading material for the travelers.)

Notes

Reisijale is a specialized inflected form rather than a standalone lexical item. It demonstrates how Estonian marks the recipient of an action through the dative suffix. It is distinct from the nominative reisija, which refers to the traveler as the subject or agent.

See also

reisija (the base noun), Estonian dative case, postpositional constructions with -le.